National Park

Voyageurs National Park

Voyageurs National Park is a National Park in Minnesota. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert (1 closure), 0 campgrounds and 4 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

Minnesota National Park No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT · NPS Data API

Photograph of northern lights over a lake. — Northern Lights Over Kabetogama · Photo: NPS Photo / Daniel Dendler (via nps.gov)

About the park

“Voyageurs National Park spans 218,000 acres of lakes, forests, and streams in northern Minnesota. Established in 1975, the park is named after the French-Canadian Voyageurs who once navigated these abundant waters.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/voya

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 0 caution and 0 information.

Closure

Increased bear activity and Dryweed Island area closures

Due to unsafe bear‑human interactions, all of the Dryweed Island area's campsites, houseboat sites, and day use sites are closed. See below for a full list of sites covered by the closure. This time of year typically brings increased bear activity throughout the park. Visitors should remain bear aware and follow all food‑storage requirements.

Posted or updated Sep 28, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online. Fee details on nps.gov

Things to do

View overlooking the Black Bay Beaver Pond with a beaver lodge in the middle, surround by pine trees — Photo: NPS/Adam Mathews

Hike Black Bay Beaver Pond Trail

Take a boat one mile from the visitor center and hike this trail through northern pine country to a scenic, active beaver pond.

30-60 Minutes Year-round

Backcountry Hiking

View overlooking Kabetogama Lake through pine trees and a few islands in the lake. — Photo: NPS

Hike Blind Ash Bay Trail

This narrow, winding, rocky trail exposes users to the wonders of the boreal forest. This path is great for birding, it is also frequented by deer and other wildlife.

1-3 Hours Year-round

Hiking

Canoe launch area with two rack of canoes and Locator Lake in background. — Photo: NPS/C. Braton

Hike the Locator Lake Trail

Please note: The Cranberry Creek Portage Trail into Locator Lake from Rainy Lake has been permanently closed. Explore this two-mile, one-way hike as an afternoon adventure, or use it as a starting point for an exciting backcountry camping experience.

2-5 Hours Spring, Summer, Fall

Backcountry Hiking

See all 26 things to do in Voyageurs →

Activities the NPS lists for Voyageurs.

Arts and CultureCultural DemonstrationsAstronomyStargazingBikingBoatingMotorized BoatingSailingBoat TourCampingBackcountry CampingCanoe or Kayak CampingGroup CampingRV CampingFishingFreshwater FishingFoodDiningPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingLiving HistoryReenactmentsPaddlingCanoeingKayakingJunior Ranger ProgramTubingSnow TubingSkiingCross-Country SkiingSnowmobilingSnowshoeingSwimmingFreshwater SwimmingWater SkiingWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs

Operating hours

Voyageurs is open 24-hours a day year-round, although activities and services are limited after visitor center hours.

Park Hours
Day	Hours
Monday	All Day
Tuesday	All Day
Wednesday	All Day
Thursday	All Day
Friday	All Day
Saturday	All Day
Sunday	All Day

Weather: There are four distinct seasons in Voyageur country. During June, July, and August periods of fine, mild weather prevail. The frost-free season averages 120 days from June to mid-September.

Contact and directions

Phone: (218)-283-6600
Email: [email protected]
Address: Voyageurs National Park, International Falls, MN 56649
Coordinates: 48.4837, -92.8383· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor center	Standard hours	Phone	Passport stamp
Ash River Visitor Center	Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM	(218) 374-3221	Yes
Crane Lake Visitor Center	Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM	(218) 283-6617	Yes
Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center	Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM	(218) 875-2111	Yes
Rainy Lake Visitor Center	Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM	(218) 286-5258	Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/voya/index.htm
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.